Teacher - LIEP

Cardinal Elementary School, Richmond, Virginia

Job : 5142422 Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled Starting Date: Immediately Terms of Employment: 11‑month (230 days) 
FLSA Status: Exempt Work Location: Cardinal Elementary Immediate Supervisor: School Principal

General Description: Duties performed typically in a school setting. Provides professional teaching and training services to students in a specialized subject. Requires frequent standing, sitting, light lifting up to 10 pounds, walking, vocal communication, hearing, and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

• Knows and effectively communicates the Richmond Public Schools (RPS) philosophy and mission.
• Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation in accordance with RPS, state, and federal guidelines.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates them effectively to students.
• Establishes high expectations for academic success and classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet students’ needs and capabilities.
• Identifies special needs and seeks assistance of RPS specialists.
• Assesses students’ accomplishments regularly and provides progress reports to supervisors and parents.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and RPS policy.
• Assists in designing, upholding, and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board Policy.
• Actively participates in faculty and/or department meetings.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Exerts leadership in working with school and RPS staff.
• Assists in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials; maintains open lines of communication with students and parents.
• Provides for professional growth through reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Assists in preparing data for local, state, and federal reports.
• Assists in collecting data for appropriate intervention.
• Participates in faculty committee meetings; chaperones, counsels, and fulfills other service responsibilities that are part of the school’s service in loco parentis; exercises discretionary authority over day‑to‑day teaching functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Must be eligible for a valid collegiate or postgraduate Virginia professional license in English as a Second Language (ESL).
• One year of teaching experience or its equivalency preferred.
• One year of experience conducting lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining classroom discipline, and meeting with parents preferred.
• Experience providing ongoing academic guidance for students preferred.

All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access the website at . Upload a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable. Three references with names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment.

EOE.

Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $66,192 to $126,291 per year Pay Scale: Teacher's salary scale.